Cincinnati Sports News and Rumors

Monday's series opener against the Giants was called because of rain and lightning after six innings, but that was all the Reds needed, as they ran away with an abbreviated 8-1 win at Great American Ball Park.

In the first round of the 2010 NFL draft, the Bengals selected tight end Jermaine Gresham. In the second round of that draft, the Patriots drafted tight end Rob Gronkowski. And in the fourth round of that draft, the Patriots drafted tight end Aaron Hern…

The Cincinnati Bengals and defensive end Michael Johnson have two weeks to reach a deal or the defensive end will play this season under the $11.175 million franchise tag. The NFL deadline for teams to reach deals this year with their franchise players …

Punting into the record books

The game of football is comprised of three phases: offense, defense and special teams. One of those phases, special teams, is often overlooked by the average fan. Specifically, the importance of a good punter.

Reds Sink Giants In Rain-Shorted Game

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Sources told ESPN.com that the Clippers have this week exchanged sign-and-trade scenarios with both the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks in potential deals that would bring either J.J. Redick or fellow free agent O.J. Mayo to L.A.

Sources: Dunleavy to sign deal with Bulls

Jul 1

Free-agent forward Mike Dunleavy has verbally committed to sign with the Chicago Bulls later this month, according to sources close to the process.

Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs among five suitors for Greg Oden, according …

Jul 1

Greg Oden will likely choose from a group of suitors that includes the San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies, a source close to Oden told ESPN.com.

Sources -- Gal Mekel, Dallas Mavericks commit to multiyear deal

Jul 1

The Dallas Mavericks received word Monday morning from Israeli point guard Gal Mekel that he is committing to sign a multiyear guaranteed contract for the league minimum, sources told ESPN.com